What does cocotte mean?
1 : prostitute. 2 : a shallow individual baking dish usually with one or two handles.
How do you pronounce Staub cocotte?
Staub: Pronounce this German brand of cookware (which is owned by Henckels), “SHTAH-b” (not, “Stow-b”).
How do you say Staub in French?
What is a cocotte used for?
A cocotte is French oven used for cooking casseroles and stews in traditional French cuisine. Traditional cocottes were probably similar to modern brasiers.
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